April 19, 2024 Weekly Digest: Recent News from the PA Wilds

The PA Wilds Weekly Digest is a roundup of news articles about the PA Wilds, the region’s public lands and its Landscapes and Journeys that have been published over the past week.

Note: some of the news websites may have paywalls that prevent you from reading their content.

Enjoy this week’s PA Wilds News Clips below. 

On the PA Wilds Center blog, there are four Requests for Proposals for various projects. Please check out these RFP and not their proposal deadline if you want to apply… one is due today!

On the PA Wilds visitor blog, there is a heartwarming piece about a small park in Clearfield known as Elliott’s Park (not to be confused with S.B. Elliott State Park), which was built by a well known Clearfield man in memory of his dog. Also on the PA Wilds blog, Ryan Reed has another piece for Forest Fridays, this time about willow trees.

On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, several of the PA Wilds staff members have contributed their thoughts about their favorite types of souvenirs to purchase while they travel, along with why people love to “take home a piece of the PA Wilds” by buying a souvenir at the PA Wilds Marketplace or PA Wilds Conservation Shop.

 

OUR BLOGS

PA WILDS

Elliott’s Park in Clearfield: John Crissman’s love for his dog and his community – Britt Madera

Forest Fridays: Willow world – Ryan Reed, Forest Fridays

 

WCO

WCO Member Spotlights

April spotlight – Jillia Ceramics: Small batch handmade pottery inspired by the beauty of the PA Wilds

 

PA WILDS CENTER

Request for Proposals: PA Wilds Champion Awards producer – due today, April 19

Request for Proposals: PA Wilds Champion Awards and Dinner photographer – due April 26

Request for Proposals: Market analysis for new technology platform – due May 13

Request for Proposals: Wilds Cooperative of PA Governance Planning Consultant – due June 7

 

PA WILDS MARKETPLACE

Why take home a piece of the PA Wilds? – contributions from Britt Madera, LaKeshia Knarr, Libby Bloomquist, Hannah Brock, Ashley Fosbrink-Horrell, and Megan Steele

 

IN THE NEWS

 

MENTIONING PA WILDS

 

Shapiro Administration Announces Improvements Planned for Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk in Pennsylvania Wilds – Pennsylvania Pressroom

Shapiro administration announces improvements planned for Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk – The Kane Republican

 

Blue Egg Project game in the PA Wilds – The Kane Republican (Allegheny Nesting, a WCO member!)

 

Youth event Fishing with Flick and Mayor Slaughter aims to educate in the art of angling – Williamsport Sun-Gazette (“As the City of Williamsport and Lycoming County being the gateway to the Pennsylvania Wilds, it is my hope that this event encourages more folks living in the city to take advantage of the natural resources and amenities we have right here in our own backyard,” said Slaughter.)

 

OTHER NOTABLE MENTIONS

Column by Pete Sirianni: Downtown revitalization can begin with art, parks – New Castle News (Kane’s revitalization used as a shining example for what other communities, like New Castle, could accomplish)

 

MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS

Parks, forests, rivers

Allegheny National Forest

Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps’ summer youth program hiring in Elk County – WTAJ

Volunteers Needed for Annual Garlic Mustard Pull at Allegheny National Forest – Erie News Now

Volunteers needed for Allegheny Reservoir Cleanup Day – The Bradford Era

ANF hiring now for summer youth program – The Bradford Era

Outdoor Recreation Boosts Mental Health – MedShadow Foundation

Allegheny National Forest to host 20th annual Allegheny Reservoir Cleanup Day – YourErie.com

 

Cherry Springs State Park

Outdoor and craft show coming to Kettle Creek Valley – Williamsport Sun-Gazette (Environmental Education Specialists attending from Cherry Springs and Sinnemahoning)

 

Cook Forest State Park

Spring programs planned at Cook Forest State Park – The Courier Express

 

Kinzua Bridge State Park

Shapiro Administration Announces Improvements Planned for Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk in Pennsylvania Wilds – Pennsylvania Pressroom

Shapiro administration announces improvements planned for Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk – The Kane Republican

Historic Kinzua Bridge, skywalk to close for rehabilitation project – WTAJ

 

Little Pine State Park

Calendar of Events – The Express

 

Parker Dam State Park

Sportsmen, Parker Dam continue liming project partnership – The Courier Express

49th Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby to be Held in April – GantNews.com

49th annual Kids Fishing Derby to be held on April 27 – Clearfield Progress

 

Sinnemahoning State Park

Outdoor and craft show coming to Kettle Creek Valley – Williamsport Sun-Gazette (Environmental Education Specialists attending from Cherry Springs and Sinnemahoning)

 

Sizerville State Park

EMPORIUM: Weekend events at Sizerville – The Bradford Era

 

Susquehannock State Forest

DCNR Accepting Permit Applications for 2024 Northcentral Regional ATV Trail, Riding Season Dates Set – Pennsylvania Pressroom

DCNR accepting permit applications for 2024 ATV Trail – NorthcentralPA.com

 

Tioga State Forest

DCNR Accepting Permit Applications for 2024 Northcentral Regional ATV Trail, Riding Season Dates Set – Pennsylvania Pressroom

DCNR accepting permit applications for 2024 ATV Trail – NorthcentralPA.com

 

Landscapes and Journeys

Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail

CleanScapes April Cleanup Events – The Express

Tioga County Pa. awards contract for Pine Creek Rail Trail trailhead facility – WENY

Brown Trout Club provides a world-class fishery – Williamsport Sun-Gazette